Population
Elkridge
26,183
Homer Glen
24,516
Median Income
Elkridge
$135,412
Homer Glen
$128,546
Home Value
Elkridge
$438,200
Homer Glen
$400,000
Rent
Elkridge
$2,206
Homer Glen
$1,737
Crime Rate
Elkridge
N/A
Homer Glen
0.16
Cost of Living
Elkridge
198.7
Homer Glen
188.6
Avg Temp
Elkridge
N/A
Homer Glen
N/A
Unemployment
Elkridge
5.2%
Homer Glen
5.0%
How Similar Are Elkridge & Homer Glen?
Homer Glen is Elkridge's #2 most similar city
6 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Elkridge
26,183
Homer Glen
24,516
Both cities have similar populations — Elkridge at 26,183 and Homer Glen at 24,516.
Political Leaning
Elkridge
27.4%
Homer Glen
28.4%
Both cities lean Democratic with similar vote shares — 4% difference.
Unemployment
Elkridge
5.2%
Homer Glen
5.0%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 3% difference.
Median Income
Elkridge
$135,412
Homer Glen
$128,546
Both cities have similar median income — just a 5% difference.
Home Values
Elkridge
$438,200
Homer Glen
$400,000
Both cities have similar home values — just a 9% difference.
Education
Elkridge
37.4%
Homer Glen
26.6%
Elkridge has a 29% higher education than Homer Glen.
Demographics
Elkridge
36.4%
Homer Glen
89.3%
Homer Glen's demographics is significantly higher than Elkridge's — 59% difference.
Cost of Living
Elkridge
198.7
Homer Glen
188.6
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 5% difference.
6 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Elkridge and Homer Glen share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Homer Glen
Cost of Living & Affordability — Homer Glen leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDHomer Glen scores 223.5 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 238.1 in Elkridge. Homer Glen scores 188.6 on the overall cost index (100 = national avg) vs 198.7 in Elkridge. Homer Glen has a living wage (1 adult) of $82,995 vs $87,436 in Elkridge (5% lower).
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Housing Market
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSElkridge has a median property tax of $5,044 vs $8,965 in Homer Glen (44% lower). Homer Glen has a owner-occupied of 93.5% compared to 61.5% in Elkridge. Homer Glen has a single-family homes of 94.3% compared to 66.5% in Elkridge.
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Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSHomer Glen has a poverty rate of 4.4% compared to 7.8% in Elkridge. Elkridge has a work from home of 20.6% compared to 13.7% in Homer Glen. Elkridge: 15,134 vs Homer Glen: 12,190 for labor force.
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Crime & Safety
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education — Elkridge leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauElkridge has a bachelor's degree or higher of 37.4% compared to 26.6% in Homer Glen. Elkridge has a high school diploma or higher of 47.5% compared to 43.1% in Homer Glen.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSElkridge has a population of 26,183, about 1.1x the size of Homer Glen (24,516). Elkridge skews younger with a median age of 34.1 vs 42.0.
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Elkridge
Homer Glen
Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital CompareHomer Glen: 5 vs Elkridge: 3 for with emergency services. Elkridge: 3.5 vs Homer Glen: 3.0 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
Nearby Hospitals
Avg CMS Rating (out of 5)
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Transportation & Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSHomer Glen has a bicycle of 0.1% compared to 0.0% in Elkridge. Elkridge has a work from home of 20.6% compared to 13.7% in Homer Glen. Elkridge has a public transit of 2.1% compared to 1.8% in Homer Glen.
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